The impact of international student-athletes in tennis is unmistakable. Of the top-10 college players, eight were born outside the United States. Like many other elite programs, such as Baylor or Mississippi, UCLA jumped on the international bandwagon and has achieved great success as a result. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
M. tennis: International players’ status questioned
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Baseball: Baseball wins four on long trip in Hawaii
The Bruin baseball team brought the rain with them from California to Hawaii this past weekend, and luckily, their bats came too. In four mostly windy games, UCLA (9-3) took full advantage of a weak opponent in routing Hawai’i-Hilo (4-18) 10-4, 14-1, 11-0 and 12-1. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
M. tennis: Men’s tennis anticipates USC’s depth and lineup
There just might be a new tennis king in Los Angeles. While UCLA has owned USC in head-to-head play, winning the last eight and 22 out of the last 24 dual matches, it appears the Trojans might soon make a legitimate claim for a win. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
Fans take gamble on Texas Hold’Em
I’m all in. It’s a simple phrase that raises every player’s heartbeat, causes them to sweat profusely, and ultimately makes them shake in their boots. I’m talking about the game of Texas Hold’Em. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
W. basketball: Star players may be a Bruin disadvantage
While the month of February saw the UCLA women’s basketball team climb back into NCAA contention predominantly on the shoulders of freshman Noelle Quinn and sophomores Nikki Blue and Lisa Willis, the month of March will undoubtedly reveal at what cost. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
M. basketball: Howland mum, but losses take toll
Those close to Ben Howland are saying what the UCLA coach has denied all season. Losing is starting to wear him out. A weary Howland was typically optimistic when he spoke to reporters after the Bruins lost to Notre Dame Saturday. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
M. tennis: Foreign Policy
It was early May, and the UCLA men’s tennis team was primed for yet another NCAA Tournament run. The Bruins were in Westwood, busily preparing themselves both mentally and physically for the long road that awaited them. Read more...